Factors associated with perceived stigma of epilepsy in Croatia: A study using the revised Epilepsy Stigma Scale

Bielen, Ivan; Friedrich, Latica; Sruk, Ana; Prvan, Miljenka Planjar; Hajnšek, Sanja; Petelin, Željka; Sušak, Renata; Čandrlić, Marija; Jacoby, Ann

doi:10.1016/j.seizure.2013.10.008

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“…Ancak daha çok nöbet tipinin, nöbet sıklığının ve tedavi düzenlemesinin ön planda olduğu muayenede bu durum ihmal edilebilmektedir. [13][14][15] Bizim çalışmamızda da cinsiyet, hastalığın süresi ve nöbet sıklığı ile hastalığı gizleme durumu arasında ilişki olmadığı görüldü. Ancak gençlerde hastalığı gizlemenin daha sık olduğu, bu durumun yaş ilerledikçe azaldığı anlaşıldı.…”

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Evaluation of Concealment of Illness and Sleep Disorder in Epilepsy

Eren¹

2018

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Objectives: The social stigma associated with epilepsy can be a major cause of concealment of illness. This behavior is associated with many neuropsychiatric disorders. Sleep is an important factor affecting epilepsy and seizures. The aim of this study was to evaluate concealment of illness, sleep disorders, and related factors in epilepsy. Methods: A total of 95 primary epilepsy patients who were referred to the neurology outpatient clinic were included in the study. The demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients were recorded. Concealment of illness was measured using a scale consisting of 17 questions, and the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), consisting of 24 questions, was also administered to assess sleep disorders. Results: There were 44 (46.3%) female and 51 (53.7%) male epilepsy patients in the study. The mean concealment score was 57.09±8.96 and the mean PSQI score was 8.12±3.09. Sleep latency was significantly prolonged, and sleep efficiency and daytime functions were impaired. Indications of a sleep disorder were greater in young people (p<0.05; r=0.50). There was a negative correlation between age and concealment of illness (p<0.05; r=0.65) and a positive correlation between concealment of illness and a sleep disorder (p<0.05; r=0.54). Conclusion: The concealment of illness had a negative effects on sleep quality in patients with epilepsy. Concealment and sleep disorders increased as age decreased; therefore, it is especially important to evaluate young epilepsy patients carefully.

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Evaluation of Concealment of Illness and Sleep Disorder in Epilepsy

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2018

Epilepsi

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“…Besides, it should be kept in mind that in our study, AA group was younger when compared with MD group and it was reported that age may have a significant impact on perceived stigma. [26]…”

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The perceived stigma in patients with alopecia and mental disorder: A comparative study

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Aim:We aimed to measure the perceived stigma, especially in patients with alopecia areata (AA) and to compare the results with patients with mental disorder (MD).Materials and Methods:This study included forty patients with AA who were consecutively recruited from dermatology outpatient clinic and 42 patients with MD who were consecutively recruited from psychiatric outpatient clinic. The presence of a MD was assessed by the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder Fourth Edition. All participants were asked to complete the 28 items modified stigmatization questionnaire.Results:Total and all subscale scores of stigmatization questionnaire scale were higher in the group of patients with AA than in the patients with MD.Conclusion:AA is a condition that leads to more self-stigmatization than MD.

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“…It is well-known that people with epilepsy have a high apprehension for stigma. 38,39 Adolescents with epilepsy have been recorded to get exposed to this stigmatization more compared with younger children. 40 In addition to that, patients with low socioeconomic status were reported to have higher stigma perception and lower health-related life quality.…”

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An Overview of Anxiety Disorders and Depression in Children with Epilepsy: A Literature Review

Gökçen¹,

Turğut

2020

Journal of Pediatric Epilepsy

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Comorbid psychiatric disorders in children with epilepsy have long been a subject of medical literature. Many studies conducted by pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, psychiatrists, and psychologists have revealed that psychiatric disorders, including anxiety disorders and depression, are frequently seen in children and adolescents with epilepsy. Due to various etiologies behind epilepsy, causes, manifestation, and treatment of anxiety and depression all have unique aspects. We think there are multiple reasons behind anxiety disorders and depression in children with epilepsy, varying from the physiological nature of the epilepsy itself to the environmental factors such as family, parenting, and social status. In this article, we aim to review the causes, risk factors, and management of anxiety disorders and depression in children with epilepsy.

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Factors associated with perceived stigma of epilepsy in Croatia: A study using the revised Epilepsy Stigma Scale

Abstract: The Croatian translation of the rESS has been proved to be a suitable instrument for diagnosing epilepsy stigma. The results of our model point to the possibility that the rESS might be more sensitive than the original ESS.

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Evaluation of Concealment of Illness and Sleep Disorder in Epilepsy

Evaluation of Concealment of Illness and Sleep Disorder in Epilepsy

The perceived stigma in patients with alopecia and mental disorder: A comparative study

An Overview of Anxiety Disorders and Depression in Children with Epilepsy: A Literature Review

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